Legendary Swordfights of Yagyu Jubei
柳生十兵衛七番勝負
First Aired
May 01, 2005
Seasons
3
Episodes
19
Episode Runtime
60 min
Overview
A story of Yagyu Jubei, master swordsman from the well-known Yagyu-Shinkage school in the Edo period. Even decades after the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate, many were framing plots to topple Tokugawa's political system. The master of Yagyu-Shinkage school, Yagyu Munemori who serves the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu is commissioned to keep an eye on Daimyo lords all around Japan. Munemori's eldest son, Jubei starts a stealthy trip to fight against those who engage in secret maneuvers. Enjoy sword fighting actions between Jubei and his rivals.
Genres
Networks
NHK
Top Cast
9 cast members
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • 2005
No overview available.
Season 2 - The Shimabara Rebellion
7 Episodes • 2006
A sequel of the story about Jubei Yagyu, master swordsman from the well-known Yagyu-Shinkage school in the Edo period. Twelve years have passed since the revolt against the Tokugawa shogunate in Shimabara. Jubei goes on another trip; this time to defeat military strategist Shosetsu Yui's plot to topple the shogunate.
Season 3 - The Last Duel
6 Episodes • 2007
A sequel of the story about Jubei Yagyu, master swordsman from the well-known Yagyu-Shinkage school in the Edo period. Twelve years have passed since the revolt against the Tokugawa shogunate in Shimabara. Jubei goes on another trip; this time to defeat military strategist Shosetsu Yui's plot to topple the shogunate.
